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#12 in Herbal Supplements Third-Party Tested

Solaray Berberine 500mg (120 Veg Capsules)

by Solaray

"Best-value berberine at $0.20/day — 4-month supply from a trusted heritage brand"

Amazon Rating
4.5/5
Reviews
8,600+
Price Range
$22-28
Servings
120 servings
GMP CertifiedVegan
Our Editorial Rating
8.4
Very Good
FormVeg Capsule
SubcategoryBerberine (Blood Sugar, Metabolic Health)
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Overview

Solaray Berberine provides 500mg of berberine HCl per capsule from Indian barberry root extract. Solaray has been a trusted supplement brand since 1973, and their berberine formula offers the best value in the category with 120 capsules providing a 4-month supply. Berberine has strong evidence for blood sugar management, lipid optimization, and AMPK activation — often compared to metformin in clinical studies.

Key Ingredients

IngredientAmount
Berberine HCl (from Indian Barberry)500 mg

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • 120 capsules = 4-month supply
  • $0.20/day — best value berberine
  • 500mg clinical dose
  • 8,600+ reviews, 4.5 stars
  • Solaray 50+ year heritage

What Could Be Better

  • Not NSF certified like Thorne
  • GI discomfort if not taken with food
  • Indian barberry source less common
  • Caution with diabetes medications

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Budget berberine supplementation
  • Blood sugar management
  • Metabolic health optimization
  • Long-term berberine use

Not Ideal For

  • Those wanting NSF certification
  • Those on diabetes meds without MD
  • GI-sensitive individuals

Our Verdict

8.4/10 — Very Good

The value champion for berberine. Solaray's 4-month supply at $0.20/day makes berberine accessible for long-term metabolic health support.

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